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Because he did not remember to show mercy, But persecuted the poor and needy man, That he might even slay the broken in heart.
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As he loved cursing, so let it come to him; As he did not delight in blessing, so let it be far from him.
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As he clothed himself with cursing as with his garment, So let it enter his body like water, And like oil into his bones.
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Let it be to him like the garment which covers him, And for a belt with which he girds himself continually.
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Let this be the Lord's reward to my accusers, And to those who speak evil against my person.
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But You, O God the Lord, Deal with me for Your name's sake; Because Your mercy is good, deliver me.
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For I am poor and needy, And my heart is wounded within me.
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I am gone like a shadow when it lengthens; I am shaken off like a locust.
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My knees are weak through fasting, And my flesh is feeble from lack of fatness.
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I also have become a reproach to them; When they look at me, they shake their heads.
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Help me, O Lord my God! Oh, save me according to Your mercy,
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That they may know that this is Your hand-- That You, Lord, have done it!
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Let them curse, but You bless; When they arise, let them be ashamed, But let Your servant rejoice.
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Let my accusers be clothed with shame, And let them cover themselves with their own disgrace as with a mantle.
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I will greatly praise the Lord with my mouth; Yes, I will praise Him among the multitude.
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For He shall stand at the right hand of the poor, To save him from those who condemn him.